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International Tower-Suite 600 to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the U.S. Postage 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which The Peninsula Bangkok, a deluxe hotel. Std. Presorted Chicago, IL 60631 corresponds to the unused services and accommodations be Full Price Special Savings Special Price* refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including • Three nights aboard the deluxe Please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 with questions regarding this trip or to without limitation those who permanently or periodically use Pullman Cabin $6,545 $250 $6,295* make a reservation. a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible Eastern & Oriental Express. Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) for providing all required assistance. 62 sq. ft. private lounge with banquette-style sofa. At night the seating converts to upper and lower beds. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered • One night in Singapore at the deluxe by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. (1) ______price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, spe- State Cabin $7,445 $250 $7,195* Title First Middle Last Date of Birth cial promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reser- 84 sq. ft. private lounge with banquette-style sofa and chairs. At night the seating converts to two single beds. • Three nights in Bali, Indonesia, at the deluxe Email:______vations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the beachfront Belmond Jimbaran, Bali. higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE *Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. (2) ______GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN Top to bottom: 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to VAT is an additional $395 per person. MEALS Title First Middle Last Date of Birth make their own airline reservations independently will be Ayutthaya wholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred All prices quoted are per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise stated). Email:______as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel • Enjoy an extensive meal program, Statue, Singapore dates, or airline schedule(s). The Pullman Single Cabin (54 sq. ft., one lower bed) supplement is an additional $1,495. The State Cabin single BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline supplement is an additional $2,895. There is limited availability for all single accommodations. including 10 breakfasts, seven lunches and Elephants, Ayutthaya policy and the class of service flown. Details will be provided Street Address ______with your pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are four dinners. Tea or coffee is included with Girl, Bali BANGKOK TO BALI FEATURING subject to change by the carrier without notice. Excess baggage charges for additional or oversized/overweight pieces all meals. Take advantage of leisure time to Cover photos: are expensive and not included in your trip price; plan your AHI FLEXAIR ITINERARY Eastern & Oriental Express City ______wardrobe accordingly. Transport of baggage and personal try local cuisine independently. effects is at the owner's risk throughout the travel program. Rice paddies, Bali A Fisherman, Bali AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS - On Day 1 Depart Gateway City occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip par- February 28-March 13, 2015 • Sample authentic regional specialties at local ticipants, photographic or video images of passengers and Day 2 Cross international date line Justin McDaniel, State______ZIP ______trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you restaurants. EastErn&OriEntaL authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, Chair of the or obtaining additional approvals from you, to include photo- Our personalized air program allows you to Day 3 Arrive in Bangkok, Thailand graphic and video recordings of you, as well as voice record- • Attend a special Welcome Reception and Department of Home: (______)______Cell: (______)______ings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, market- select your flights, routing, class of service and Day 4 Bangkok Dear Penn Alumni and Friends, ing, advertising, publicity and/or training activities. Farewell Dinner. Religious Studies RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association dates of travel in consultation with one of our Day 5 Bangkok do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or TRANSPORTATION Join us on the journey of a lifetime as we explore Thailand, Malaysia, and Professor of Sharing with______. (Form sent separately.) services for this program, and act only as agents for the Day 6 Bangkok/Eastern & Oriental independent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, experienced Passenger Service Representatives. Buddhist and Southeast Asian ExprEss Singapore, and Indonesia. On this 10-night adventure we will take in I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: accommodations or other services. All such persons or enti- Express • The flight, train ride and deluxe motor coach Studies at the University of ties are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and Airfares will vary, depending on airline, routing jaw-dropping tropical scenery from the refined Eastern & Oriental Cabin category desired: Pullman ______State ______the Sponsoring Association are not liable for any negligence Day 7 Eastern & Oriental Express/ transfers in the Land Program itinerary and Pennsylvania, lived in Asia for or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. and class of service. In most cases, transfers Express, ride tuk tuks through colorful Bangkok, and float down the Land and AHI FlexAir In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the many years as a translator, Sponsoring Association are not responsible for any delays, between the airport and hotel/cruise ship will Kanchanaburi baggage handling on these transfers are Ì I/we reserve the Land Program and request the AHI FlexAir to Bangkok, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, River Kwai. Your journey concludes in Bali, where you will discover amulet collector and Buddhist Thailand, with return from Bali, Indonesia, to depart from: loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or acci- be included on arrival and departure days. Day 8 Eastern & Oriental Express/ included. dent, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature both the lush, verdant highlands and the powder-soft beaches. monk. He earned his Ph.D. howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, Your Passenger Service Representative will Georgetown, Malaysia ______transportation or other services or for any substitution of YOUR EXCITING TRAVEL from Harvard University’s Departure City Traveling on one of our small group tours offers many hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without provide you with all of the details you need to Day 9 Eastern & Oriental Express/ Department of Sanskrit and Ì Please send me in for ma tion on up grad ing my flights. notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. PROGRAM advantages. You will receive special access and enjoy behind-the- A word about your Tour Operator Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in guarantee your transfer. Book your air with us Singapore Indian Studies in 2003. His Please note: Air prices will be sent to you with your Reservation Confirmation good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other (For details, see the day-by-day itinerary.) scenes experiences not available to larger groups. An experienced AHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored and air schedule sent at 90 days before departure. International flight arrange- information current at the time of printing, are subject to Day 10 Bali, Indonesia research foci include Lao, by alumni associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the ments can be canceled with no obligation up to 75 days before departure. change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of to ensure assistance in the case of schedule the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; Day 11 Bali • Informative educational programs Travel Director will take care of every detail during your journey. Best Thai, Pali and Sanskrit highest level of service in innovative travel programs since 1962. Land Program however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or changes or delays that may impact your air without notice, that might become necessary, with the mutu- presented by local experts to enhance your of all, expert guides lead you on fascinating excursions that will give literature; Southeast Asian In AHI Travel’s care, you can rely on: Ì I/we will make my/our own air arrangements and transfers. al understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by travel plans. Day 12 Bali Ì I prefer single accommodations at an additional cost (limited availability). the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are A insight into the region. you an in-depth look at the local culture and history along the way. Buddhism; Japanese Buddhist • An exceptional travel value. It would be impossible for an Ì the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. If the Day 13 Return to Gateway City I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall arts and crafts market in Ubud and a architecture; asceticism; the independent traveler to arrange all these unique experiences, inclusions available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate be have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the • All excursions: I invite you to join us and Penn Professor Justin McDaniel for this and services at a comparable price. Penn Alumni Travel E. Craig Sweeten Alumni House 3533 Locust Walk Philadelphia, PA 19104-6226 EOEXP15 35 found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, NOTE: This itinerary schedule may change monkey sanctuary and temple. undead; and general phantas- mental or other condition of disability that would create a fantastic travel opportunity. The tour is limited to 28 passengers and Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first served due to local conditions. Many excursions in – Discover Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Emerald magoria. With colleagues at • Unique access to local sites. Take advantage of over 50 years of hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts – Get a firsthand look at subak, an age-old basis. Reservations to be paid in full by December 15, 2014 (75 days prior to the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specif- this program involve an element of walking. is sure to be popular with its incomparable three-night Eastern & Penn and UC Riverside and in travel experience to gain preferred entrance to popular sites and ic pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and Buddha Temple, Wat Pho and more. departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by pay- A Balinese cultural, spiritual and agricultural to uncover the region’s hidden treasures. ment in full. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa or other transportation companies concerned are not to be Provided for AHI FlexAir participants only. Oriental Express experience. Make your reservations today to ensure Thailand, he has designed two held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the – Visit Ayutthaya and the Royal Elephant • Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of Discover. Make checks payable to AHI International. time passengers are not on board their conveyances. The system. websites: the Thai Digital passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the you don’t miss this memorable trip. your journey. Enclosed is a deposit of ______($600 per person required) sole contract between the company(ies) and the passenger Kraal. 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Free time during the trip allows you Charge my: MasterCard Visa Discover Expires______/______may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld – Raft down the River Kwai to see the River Passenger Service Representative prior Portal (tlc.sas.upenn.edu). administrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will to pursue your own interests. They will also help you tailor your dream Card #______operate in the current calendar year or year following.} Kwai Bridge, Thailand-Burma Railway He currently is studying the Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will to departure. trip with add-ons and extensions. result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per Center and Don Rak War Cemetery. advent of Buddhist leisure • Safety and security. 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Tranquil, spacious guestrooms feature sensational views of earth. The sister train to Europe’s Venice-Simplon Left: Orient Express, the E&O offers an equally Bali river and city as well as indulgent touches luxurious experience complemented by an Below: like silk-clad finishes and marble baths unparalleled encounter with Southeast Asia’s Ubud market with televisions above the bathtub. Swim far-flung landscapes. Elegance and attention to in the three-tiered pool embraced by lush detail make riding the E&O an unforgettable landscaping or sneak away to the colonial This afternoon, board the opulent Eastern treat. Orchids and frangipani flowers perfume Thai Peninsula Spa for a chakra-balancing & Oriental Express. As the train departs the air. Stewards polish shoes and deliver freshly massage. baked croissants and delicately carved local Bangkok, watch the cityscape fade into a lush fruits at sunrise. rural tapestry. Feel like you are dining in one of the world’s Day Seven b | l | d the mystery of the top restaurants when you take your seat in one Eastern & Oriental Express | MANDARIN ORIENTAL, Kanchanaburi SINGAPORE PROGRAM Day One of the lavishly decorated dining cars. Enveloped American silk King Sip your morning coffee as the E&O departs Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall HIGHLIGHTS Depart your gateway city for Bangkok, in rosewood paneling, you will enjoy refined American architect Jim Thompson, who Mandarin Oriental, Singapore sits in Marina A from Wang Po along the wooden trestle and more. Explore Thian Hock Keng Temple. Thailand. service and gourmet meals prepared with the worked for U.S. intelligence during World War II, Bay just steps from the Esplanade. The hotel • Enjoy an exclusive Small Also known as the Temple of Holy Bliss, it is AProvided for AHI FlexAir passengers only. freshest ingredients. viaduct beside a towering cliff. settled in Bangkok after the war. He became Group journey limited to one of the city’s oldest temples. offers many enticing amenities to its guests. As the sun sets, listen to the sounds of the Excursion: Kanchanaburi. Board a boat at captivated by Thai culture and arts. With a 28 travelers. Day Two Stroll through the garden, unwind at the spa, forest as you relax in the open-air Observation River Kwai Bridge station. As you float down This afternoon, check in to the Mandarin charismatic personality and a keen eye for color • Ride a tuk tuk through In Transit or swim a few laps in the outdoor swimming Car and sip a Shanghai Express while the the Kwai Yai River, learn about the Thailand- Oriental, Singapore. and design, Thompson introduced the world Bangkok and take a Cross the international date line. Burma railway from a local historian. Then, Day Ten b to Thailand’s silk industry and helped countless pool. There also is a fully equipped fitness cruise of the Chao Phraya pianist plays your old favorites in the piano bar. Day Three State cabin drive past the North Temple and Chinese Singapore | Bali, Indonesia villagers in the process. center. The hotel also is a showcase of Asian River to see Wat Arun and Filled with the sights and sounds of in Tampak Siring where the water from a Bangkok Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Over some 20 years, “the best known art; the collection features the works of Wat Pho, two of the city’s Southeast Asia, retire to your climate-controlled This morning, depart for the airport for a bubbling spring is believed to have healing A most impressive temples, Upon arrival, transfer to The Peninsula Pullman Cabin, paneled in cherry wood and elm Center and the Don Rak War Cemetery, where flight to Bali. Upon arrival, transfer to the foreigner in Bangkok” became an authority powers. The temple, built in 926, features regional artists. Enjoy everything from on Thai art, built a unique home that attracted and a floating market. Bangkok. burr, with large picture windows. Enjoy the 7,000 Allied soldiers who died while building Belmond Jimbaran, which overlooks one of two bathing pools where the Balinese hold cocktails to international cuisine at the the railway during World War II are buried. luminaries and ushered in new dyes to create • Experience the golden age Gather for a Welcome Reception at the privacy of your well-appointed en-suite bath- the island’s most beautiful beaches. purification ceremonies. Continue to the hotel’s five restaurants and two lounges. the brightly colored silks we see today. of travel on the Eastern & hotel this evening. room and fall asleep to the rhythm of the rails. Day Eight b | l | d The rest of the day is at leisure. Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal near mbrace Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Above:Wat Phra, The Silk King with CIA connections Oriental Express train, Day Four b | l Grand Palace, Eastern & Oriental Express | the village of Ubud to see the long-tailed Indonesia on this magical adventure, featuring from the 14th-18th centuries. Day Eleven b | l disappeared in the Malaysian jungle while and see the Thai and Bangkok Georgetown, Malaysia macaques who live in this rain forest and to Bangkok Continue to the Royal Bali vacationing with friends over Easter weekend Malaysian countryside as an indulgent train journey designed by Eastern & Oriental learn about this sacred area. Conclude with a BELMOND JIMBARAN, BALI Educational Focus: A History of Thailand. Elephant Kraal and visit a Thai dancer Excursion: Georgetown. Stroll the narrow you make your way from Excursion: Balinese Life. Spend the day in 1967. Despite extensive investigations, his visit to Ubud’s famous market, where you will Express. Begin in Bangkok and explore its exquisite Excursion: Vibrant Bangkok. Take a short sanctuary for endangered streets of colonial Georgetown, capital of disappearance remains a mystery. This luxurious resort overlooks one of Bali’s Bangkok to Singapore. Day Six b | l | d learning about daily life on the island of Bali. find batiks and other textiles, silver jewelry, temples, palaces, and shrines. Cruise down the River Kwai. boat ride to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Asian elephants, which Penang. See the Malay, Chinese and Indian Visit a local school to meet the students and beautiful beaches. Enjoy the privacy of your • Wander through the Bangkok | Eastern woodwork and other traditional crafts. Visit an elephant sanctuary in the ancient capital of Siam. Buddha Temple. Next, take a tuk tuk ride to Wat are a Thai national influences in this old trading port as you their teachers. Also, visit a traditional own cottage suite with a private garden and impressive ruins of & Oriental Express explore historic mosques, churches, temples, Local Flavor: Enjoy a lunch of Balinese Pho to see the reclining Buddha. This temple symbol. Tour this Balinese housing compound to observe Local Flavor: Take a Balinese coffee break. terrace. Venture out to the powder-soft sands Ayutthaya and visit an On the island of Bali, discover both Ubud, the leafy artistic Excursion: Bangkok’s cuisine in Ubud. also is considered the country’s first university. exceptional facility that bazaar and shops. This evening, sip a the local lifestyle and traditional activities. Enjoy coffee and tea prepared the local way elephant sanctuary. and spiritual enclave that has lured luminaries such Thonburi Klongs and the nightcap in the piano bar with friends on This evening, gather with your fellow travelers of the beach or take a dip in the infinity pool Local Flavor: Stop for a lunch of Thai cuisine promotes the humane Continue to the rice fields to learn about and try some typical snacks. Then at lunch, • Cruise the River Kwai to Jim Thompson House. the final evening aboard the elegant E&O. to bid farewell to Bali at a Farewell Dinner. built into the terraced landscape. The hotel see the historic bridge as Noel Coward and Margaret Mead, and the island’s at a restaurant in a century-old historic building. treatment and subak, an ancient irrigation system still in use savor Indonesian specialties during an Begin your day with a cruise Day Thirteen b has a spa, but you can also relax with an built by Allied troops. sugar-white beaches that beg you to bask in the sun. A feast conservation Day Nine b today. This cooperative system is more than a alfresco lunch by the rice fields. Day Five b | l of the famous Thonburi Eastern & Oriental Express | in-room massage or aromatic facial • Explore the lively city of of these international attention, as you explore the teak means to water fields. It is an extension of Day Twelve b | l | d This morning, transfer to the airport for the for the senses awaits you on this soul-stirring journey. Bangkok | Ayutthaya klongs. This canal network A treatment. Savor international cuisine at gentle giants, complexes that made up his antique-rich Singapore temple culture. If you wish, you can try your return flight to your gateway city. Singapore. Above: Ayutthaya forms a floating community, Bali Excursion: Ayutthaya. Take a leisurely newborns to Excursion: Singapore. Explore Singapore hand at planting or harvesting rice. If you one of two restaurants, and enjoy a drink • Discover both the lush where people live and work. home. Enjoy some free time to browse the Excursion: Spiritual Bali, Ubud Monkey Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may UNESCO cruise of the Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa-In, seniors. and see the skyscraping Marina Bay Sands choose, surrender your feet to a traditional and the sunset at the lounge. highlands and beautiful Then ponder the life and shop, which is filled with exquisite silk goods. Forest and a Traditional Market. Today, change. Many excursions in this program involve an the extravagant royal Summer Palace resort and Merlion Park. Drive through the Balinese foot massage, a relaxing experience. element of walking. beaches of Bali, one of the The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured are the historic city surrounded by manicured gardens, and the disappearance of Jim Thompson, the Local Flavor: Enjoy a Thai lunch at the head to the hills of Bali. The morning begins of Ayutthaya, Thailand; colonial Georgetown, Malaysia; and Civic District past the Padang, Cricket Club, Included meals indicated each day as world’s most idyllic islands. ruins of Ayutthaya, the grand capital of Siam mysterious American who brought Thai silk to Thompson Bar & Restaurant. with a visit to Pura Tirta Empul, a temple subak, the cultural landscape of Bali. B | L | D = Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner. Below: Bridge over River Kwai EAstErn&oriEntAl Right: Georgetown AccommodAtions “Life is so short we must move very slowly.” Lower right: Singapore THE PENINSULA BANGKOK ~ Thai proverb ExprEss Sitting on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, Board the green-and-gold carriages of the Eastern & Oriental Express, and experience the this W-shaped landmark is consistently rated golden age of travel as you wind through some one of the best hotels in the world by of the most exotic, untouched countryside on discriminating travelers. Tranquil, spacious guestrooms feature sensational views of earth. The sister train to Europe’s Venice-Simplon Left: Orient Express, the E&O offers an equally Bali river and city as well as indulgent touches luxurious experience complemented by an Below: like silk-clad finishes and marble baths unparalleled encounter with Southeast Asia’s Ubud market with televisions above the bathtub. Swim far-flung landscapes. Elegance and attention to in the three-tiered pool embraced by lush detail make riding the E&O an unforgettable landscaping or sneak away to the colonial This afternoon, board the opulent Eastern treat. Orchids and frangipani flowers perfume Thai Peninsula Spa for a chakra-balancing & Oriental Express. As the train departs the air. Stewards polish shoes and deliver freshly massage. baked croissants and delicately carved local Bangkok, watch the cityscape fade into a lush fruits at sunrise. rural tapestry. Feel like you are dining in one of the world’s Day Seven b | l | d the mystery of the top restaurants when you take your seat in one Eastern & Oriental Express | MANDARIN ORIENTAL, Kanchanaburi SINGAPORE PROGRAM Day One of the lavishly decorated dining cars. Enveloped American silk King Sip your morning coffee as the E&O departs Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall HIGHLIGHTS Depart your gateway city for Bangkok, in rosewood paneling, you will enjoy refined American architect Jim Thompson, who Mandarin Oriental, Singapore sits in Marina A from Wang Po along the wooden trestle and more. Explore Thian Hock Keng Temple. Thailand. service and gourmet meals prepared with the worked for U.S. intelligence during World War II, Bay just steps from the Esplanade. The hotel • Enjoy an exclusive Small Also known as the Temple of Holy Bliss, it is AProvided for AHI FlexAir passengers only. freshest ingredients. viaduct beside a towering cliff. settled in Bangkok after the war. He became Group journey limited to one of the city’s oldest temples. offers many enticing amenities to its guests. As the sun sets, listen to the sounds of the Excursion: Kanchanaburi. Board a boat at captivated by Thai culture and arts. With a 28 travelers. Day Two Stroll through the garden, unwind at the spa, forest as you relax in the open-air Observation River Kwai Bridge station. As you float down This afternoon, check in to the Mandarin charismatic personality and a keen eye for color • Ride a tuk tuk through In Transit or swim a few laps in the outdoor swimming Car and sip a Shanghai Express while the the Kwai Yai River, learn about the Thailand- Oriental, Singapore. and design, Thompson introduced the world Bangkok and take a Cross the international date line. Burma railway from a local historian. Then, Day Ten b to Thailand’s silk industry and helped countless pool. There also is a fully equipped fitness cruise of the Chao Phraya pianist plays your old favorites in the piano bar. Day Three State cabin drive past the North Temple and Chinese Singapore | Bali, Indonesia villagers in the process. center. The hotel also is a showcase of Asian River to see Wat Arun and Filled with the sights and sounds of in Tampak Siring where the water from a Bangkok Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Over some 20 years, “the best known art; the collection features the works of Wat Pho, two of the city’s Southeast Asia, retire to your climate-controlled This morning, depart for the airport for a bubbling spring is believed to have healing A most impressive temples, Upon arrival, transfer to The Peninsula Pullman Cabin, paneled in cherry wood and elm Center and the Don Rak War Cemetery, where flight to Bali. Upon arrival, transfer to the foreigner in Bangkok” became an authority powers. The temple, built in 926, features regional artists. Enjoy everything from on Thai art, built a unique home that attracted and a floating market. Bangkok. burr, with large picture windows. Enjoy the 7,000 Allied soldiers who died while building Belmond Jimbaran, which overlooks one of two bathing pools where the Balinese hold cocktails to international cuisine at the the railway during World War II are buried. luminaries and ushered in new dyes to create • Experience the golden age Gather for a Welcome Reception at the privacy of your well-appointed en-suite bath- the island’s most beautiful beaches. purification ceremonies. Continue to the hotel’s five restaurants and two lounges. the brightly colored silks we see today. of travel on the Eastern & hotel this evening. room and fall asleep to the rhythm of the rails. Day Eight b | l | d The rest of the day is at leisure. Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal near mbrace Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Above:Wat Phra, The Silk King with CIA connections Oriental Express train, Day Four b | l Grand Palace, Eastern & Oriental Express | the village of Ubud to see the long-tailed Indonesia on this magical adventure, featuring from the 14th-18th centuries. Day Eleven b | l disappeared in the Malaysian jungle while and see the Thai and Bangkok Georgetown, Malaysia macaques who live in this rain forest and to Bangkok Continue to the Royal Bali vacationing with friends over Easter weekend Malaysian countryside as an indulgent train journey designed by Eastern & Oriental learn about this sacred area. Conclude with a BELMOND JIMBARAN, BALI Educational Focus: A History of Thailand. Elephant Kraal and visit a Thai dancer Excursion: Georgetown. Stroll the narrow you make your way from Excursion: Balinese Life. Spend the day in 1967. Despite extensive investigations, his visit to Ubud’s famous market, where you will Express. Begin in Bangkok and explore its exquisite Excursion: Vibrant Bangkok. Take a short sanctuary for endangered streets of colonial Georgetown, capital of disappearance remains a mystery. This luxurious resort overlooks one of Bali’s Bangkok to Singapore. Day Six b | l | d learning about daily life on the island of Bali. find batiks and other textiles, silver jewelry, temples, palaces, and shrines. Cruise down the River Kwai. boat ride to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Asian elephants, which Penang. See the Malay, Chinese and Indian Visit a local school to meet the students and beautiful beaches. Enjoy the privacy of your • Wander through the Bangkok | Eastern woodwork and other traditional crafts. Visit an elephant sanctuary in the ancient capital of Siam. Buddha Temple. Next, take a tuk tuk ride to Wat are a Thai national influences in this old trading port as you their teachers. Also, visit a traditional own cottage suite with a private garden and impressive ruins of & Oriental Express explore historic mosques, churches, temples, Local Flavor: Enjoy a lunch of Balinese Pho to see the reclining Buddha. This temple symbol. Tour this Balinese housing compound to observe Local Flavor: Take a Balinese coffee break. terrace. Venture out to the powder-soft sands Ayutthaya and visit an On the island of Bali, discover both Ubud, the leafy artistic Excursion: Bangkok’s cuisine in Ubud. also is considered the country’s first university. exceptional facility that bazaar and shops. This evening, sip a the local lifestyle and traditional activities. Enjoy coffee and tea prepared the local way elephant sanctuary. and spiritual enclave that has lured luminaries such Thonburi Klongs and the nightcap in the piano bar with friends on This evening, gather with your fellow travelers of the beach or take a dip in the infinity pool Local Flavor: Stop for a lunch of Thai cuisine promotes the humane Continue to the rice fields to learn about and try some typical snacks. Then at lunch, • Cruise the River Kwai to Jim Thompson House. the final evening aboard the elegant E&O. to bid farewell to Bali at a Farewell Dinner. built into the terraced landscape. The hotel see the historic bridge as Noel Coward and Margaret Mead, and the island’s at a restaurant in a century-old historic building. treatment and subak, an ancient irrigation system still in use savor Indonesian specialties during an Begin your day with a cruise Day Thirteen b has a spa, but you can also relax with an built by Allied troops. sugar-white beaches that beg you to bask in the sun. A feast conservation Day Nine b today. This cooperative system is more than a alfresco lunch by the rice fields. Day Five b | l of the famous Thonburi Eastern & Oriental Express | in-room massage or aromatic facial • Explore the lively city of of these international attention, as you explore the teak means to water fields. It is an extension of Day Twelve b | l | d This morning, transfer to the airport for the for the senses awaits you on this soul-stirring journey. Bangkok | Ayutthaya klongs. This canal network A treatment. Savor international cuisine at gentle giants, complexes that made up his antique-rich Singapore temple culture. If you wish, you can try your return flight to your gateway city. Singapore. Above: Ayutthaya forms a floating community, Bali Excursion: Ayutthaya. Take a leisurely newborns to Excursion: Singapore. Explore Singapore hand at planting or harvesting rice. If you one of two restaurants, and enjoy a drink • Discover both the lush where people live and work. home. Enjoy some free time to browse the Excursion: Spiritual Bali, Ubud Monkey Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may UNESCO cruise of the Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa-In, seniors. and see the skyscraping Marina Bay Sands choose, surrender your feet to a traditional and the sunset at the lounge. highlands and beautiful Then ponder the life and shop, which is filled with exquisite silk goods. Forest and a Traditional Market. Today, change. Many excursions in this program involve an the extravagant royal Summer Palace resort and Merlion Park. Drive through the Balinese foot massage, a relaxing experience. element of walking. beaches of Bali, one of the The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured are the historic city surrounded by manicured gardens, and the disappearance of Jim Thompson, the Local Flavor: Enjoy a Thai lunch at the head to the hills of Bali. The morning begins of Ayutthaya, Thailand; colonial Georgetown, Malaysia; and Civic District past the Padang, Cricket Club, Included meals indicated each day as world’s most idyllic islands. ruins of Ayutthaya, the grand capital of Siam mysterious American who brought Thai silk to Thompson Bar & Restaurant. with a visit to Pura Tirta Empul, a temple subak, the cultural landscape of Bali. B | L | D = Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner. Below: Bridge over River Kwai EAstErn&oriEntAl Right: Georgetown AccommodAtions “Life is so short we must move very slowly.” Lower right: Singapore THE PENINSULA BANGKOK ~ Thai proverb ExprEss Sitting on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, Board the green-and-gold carriages of the Eastern & Oriental Express, and experience the this W-shaped landmark is consistently rated golden age of travel as you wind through some one of the best hotels in the world by of the most exotic, untouched countryside on discriminating travelers. Tranquil, spacious guestrooms feature sensational views of earth. The sister train to Europe’s Venice-Simplon Left: Orient Express, the E&O offers an equally Bali river and city as well as indulgent touches luxurious experience complemented by an Below: like silk-clad finishes and marble baths unparalleled encounter with Southeast Asia’s Ubud market with televisions above the bathtub. Swim far-flung landscapes. Elegance and attention to in the three-tiered pool embraced by lush detail make riding the E&O an unforgettable landscaping or sneak away to the colonial This afternoon, board the opulent Eastern treat. Orchids and frangipani flowers perfume Thai Peninsula Spa for a chakra-balancing & Oriental Express. As the train departs the air. Stewards polish shoes and deliver freshly massage. baked croissants and delicately carved local Bangkok, watch the cityscape fade into a lush fruits at sunrise. rural tapestry. Feel like you are dining in one of the world’s Day Seven b | l | d the mystery of the top restaurants when you take your seat in one Eastern & Oriental Express | MANDARIN ORIENTAL, Kanchanaburi SINGAPORE PROGRAM Day One of the lavishly decorated dining cars. Enveloped American silk King Sip your morning coffee as the E&O departs Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall HIGHLIGHTS Depart your gateway city for Bangkok, in rosewood paneling, you will enjoy refined American architect Jim Thompson, who Mandarin Oriental, Singapore sits in Marina A from Wang Po along the wooden trestle and more. Explore Thian Hock Keng Temple. Thailand. service and gourmet meals prepared with the worked for U.S. intelligence during World War II, Bay just steps from the Esplanade. The hotel • Enjoy an exclusive Small Also known as the Temple of Holy Bliss, it is AProvided for AHI FlexAir passengers only. freshest ingredients. viaduct beside a towering cliff. settled in Bangkok after the war. He became Group journey limited to one of the city’s oldest temples. offers many enticing amenities to its guests. As the sun sets, listen to the sounds of the Excursion: Kanchanaburi. Board a boat at captivated by Thai culture and arts. With a 28 travelers. Day Two Stroll through the garden, unwind at the spa, forest as you relax in the open-air Observation River Kwai Bridge station. As you float down This afternoon, check in to the Mandarin charismatic personality and a keen eye for color • Ride a tuk tuk through In Transit or swim a few laps in the outdoor swimming Car and sip a Shanghai Express while the the Kwai Yai River, learn about the Thailand- Oriental, Singapore. and design, Thompson introduced the world Bangkok and take a Cross the international date line. Burma railway from a local historian. Then, Day Ten b to Thailand’s silk industry and helped countless pool. There also is a fully equipped fitness cruise of the Chao Phraya pianist plays your old favorites in the piano bar. Day Three State cabin drive past the North Temple and Chinese Singapore | Bali, Indonesia villagers in the process. center. The hotel also is a showcase of Asian River to see Wat Arun and Filled with the sights and sounds of in Tampak Siring where the water from a Bangkok Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Over some 20 years, “the best known art; the collection features the works of Wat Pho, two of the city’s Southeast Asia, retire to your climate-controlled This morning, depart for the airport for a bubbling spring is believed to have healing A most impressive temples, Upon arrival, transfer to The Peninsula Pullman Cabin, paneled in cherry wood and elm Center and the Don Rak War Cemetery, where flight to Bali. Upon arrival, transfer to the foreigner in Bangkok” became an authority powers. The temple, built in 926, features regional artists. Enjoy everything from on Thai art, built a unique home that attracted and a floating market. Bangkok. burr, with large picture windows. Enjoy the 7,000 Allied soldiers who died while building Belmond Jimbaran, which overlooks one of two bathing pools where the Balinese hold cocktails to international cuisine at the the railway during World War II are buried. luminaries and ushered in new dyes to create • Experience the golden age Gather for a Welcome Reception at the privacy of your well-appointed en-suite bath- the island’s most beautiful beaches. purification ceremonies. Continue to the hotel’s five restaurants and two lounges. the brightly colored silks we see today. of travel on the Eastern & hotel this evening. room and fall asleep to the rhythm of the rails. Day Eight b | l | d The rest of the day is at leisure. Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal near mbrace Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Above:Wat Phra, The Silk King with CIA connections Oriental Express train, Day Four b | l Grand Palace, Eastern & Oriental Express | the village of Ubud to see the long-tailed Indonesia on this magical adventure, featuring from the 14th-18th centuries. Day Eleven b | l disappeared in the Malaysian jungle while and see the Thai and Bangkok Georgetown, Malaysia macaques who live in this rain forest and to Bangkok Continue to the Royal Bali vacationing with friends over Easter weekend Malaysian countryside as an indulgent train journey designed by Eastern & Oriental learn about this sacred area. Conclude with a BELMOND JIMBARAN, BALI Educational Focus: A History of Thailand. Elephant Kraal and visit a Thai dancer Excursion: Georgetown. Stroll the narrow you make your way from Excursion: Balinese Life. Spend the day in 1967. Despite extensive investigations, his visit to Ubud’s famous market, where you will Express. Begin in Bangkok and explore its exquisite Excursion: Vibrant Bangkok. Take a short sanctuary for endangered streets of colonial Georgetown, capital of disappearance remains a mystery. This luxurious resort overlooks one of Bali’s Bangkok to Singapore. Day Six b | l | d learning about daily life on the island of Bali. find batiks and other textiles, silver jewelry, temples, palaces, and shrines. Cruise down the River Kwai. boat ride to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Asian elephants, which Penang. See the Malay, Chinese and Indian Visit a local school to meet the students and beautiful beaches. Enjoy the privacy of your • Wander through the Bangkok | Eastern woodwork and other traditional crafts. Visit an elephant sanctuary in the ancient capital of Siam. Buddha Temple. Next, take a tuk tuk ride to Wat are a Thai national influences in this old trading port as you their teachers. Also, visit a traditional own cottage suite with a private garden and impressive ruins of & Oriental Express explore historic mosques, churches, temples, Local Flavor: Enjoy a lunch of Balinese Pho to see the reclining Buddha. This temple symbol. Tour this Balinese housing compound to observe Local Flavor: Take a Balinese coffee break. terrace. Venture out to the powder-soft sands Ayutthaya and visit an On the island of Bali, discover both Ubud, the leafy artistic Excursion: Bangkok’s cuisine in Ubud. also is considered the country’s first university. exceptional facility that bazaar and shops. This evening, sip a the local lifestyle and traditional activities. Enjoy coffee and tea prepared the local way elephant sanctuary. and spiritual enclave that has lured luminaries such Thonburi Klongs and the nightcap in the piano bar with friends on This evening, gather with your fellow travelers of the beach or take a dip in the infinity pool Local Flavor: Stop for a lunch of Thai cuisine promotes the humane Continue to the rice fields to learn about and try some typical snacks. Then at lunch, • Cruise the River Kwai to Jim Thompson House. the final evening aboard the elegant E&O. to bid farewell to Bali at a Farewell Dinner. built into the terraced landscape. The hotel see the historic bridge as Noel Coward and Margaret Mead, and the island’s at a restaurant in a century-old historic building. treatment and subak, an ancient irrigation system still in use savor Indonesian specialties during an Begin your day with a cruise Day Thirteen b has a spa, but you can also relax with an built by Allied troops. sugar-white beaches that beg you to bask in the sun. A feast conservation Day Nine b today. This cooperative system is more than a alfresco lunch by the rice fields. Day Five b | l of the famous Thonburi Eastern & Oriental Express | in-room massage or aromatic facial • Explore the lively city of of these international attention, as you explore the teak means to water fields. It is an extension of Day Twelve b | l | d This morning, transfer to the airport for the for the senses awaits you on this soul-stirring journey. Bangkok | Ayutthaya klongs. This canal network A treatment. Savor international cuisine at gentle giants, complexes that made up his antique-rich Singapore temple culture. If you wish, you can try your return flight to your gateway city. Singapore. Above: Ayutthaya forms a floating community, Bali Excursion: Ayutthaya. Take a leisurely newborns to Excursion: Singapore. Explore Singapore hand at planting or harvesting rice. If you one of two restaurants, and enjoy a drink • Discover both the lush where people live and work. home. Enjoy some free time to browse the Excursion: Spiritual Bali, Ubud Monkey Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may UNESCO cruise of the Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa-In, seniors. and see the skyscraping Marina Bay Sands choose, surrender your feet to a traditional and the sunset at the lounge. highlands and beautiful Then ponder the life and shop, which is filled with exquisite silk goods. Forest and a Traditional Market. Today, change. Many excursions in this program involve an the extravagant royal Summer Palace resort and Merlion Park. Drive through the Balinese foot massage, a relaxing experience. element of walking. beaches of Bali, one of the The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured are the historic city surrounded by manicured gardens, and the disappearance of Jim Thompson, the Local Flavor: Enjoy a Thai lunch at the head to the hills of Bali. The morning begins of Ayutthaya, Thailand; colonial Georgetown, Malaysia; and Civic District past the Padang, Cricket Club, Included meals indicated each day as world’s most idyllic islands. ruins of Ayutthaya, the grand capital of Siam mysterious American who brought Thai silk to Thompson Bar & Restaurant. with a visit to Pura Tirta Empul, a temple subak, the cultural landscape of Bali. B | L | D = Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner. Below: Bridge over River Kwai EAstErn&oriEntAl Right: Georgetown AccommodAtions “Life is so short we must move very slowly.” Lower right: Singapore THE PENINSULA BANGKOK ~ Thai proverb ExprEss Sitting on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, Board the green-and-gold carriages of the Eastern & Oriental Express, and experience the this W-shaped landmark is consistently rated golden age of travel as you wind through some one of the best hotels in the world by of the most exotic, untouched countryside on discriminating travelers. Tranquil, spacious guestrooms feature sensational views of earth. The sister train to Europe’s Venice-Simplon Left: Orient Express, the E&O offers an equally Bali river and city as well as indulgent touches luxurious experience complemented by an Below: like silk-clad finishes and marble baths unparalleled encounter with Southeast Asia’s Ubud market with televisions above the bathtub. Swim far-flung landscapes. Elegance and attention to in the three-tiered pool embraced by lush detail make riding the E&O an unforgettable landscaping or sneak away to the colonial This afternoon, board the opulent Eastern treat. Orchids and frangipani flowers perfume Thai Peninsula Spa for a chakra-balancing & Oriental Express. As the train departs the air. Stewards polish shoes and deliver freshly massage. baked croissants and delicately carved local Bangkok, watch the cityscape fade into a lush fruits at sunrise. rural tapestry. Feel like you are dining in one of the world’s Day Seven b | l | d the mystery of the top restaurants when you take your seat in one Eastern & Oriental Express | MANDARIN ORIENTAL, Kanchanaburi SINGAPORE PROGRAM Day One of the lavishly decorated dining cars. Enveloped American silk King Sip your morning coffee as the E&O departs Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall HIGHLIGHTS Depart your gateway city for Bangkok, in rosewood paneling, you will enjoy refined American architect Jim Thompson, who Mandarin Oriental, Singapore sits in Marina A from Wang Po along the wooden trestle and more. Explore Thian Hock Keng Temple. Thailand. service and gourmet meals prepared with the worked for U.S. intelligence during World War II, Bay just steps from the Esplanade. The hotel • Enjoy an exclusive Small Also known as the Temple of Holy Bliss, it is AProvided for AHI FlexAir passengers only. freshest ingredients. viaduct beside a towering cliff. settled in Bangkok after the war. He became Group journey limited to one of the city’s oldest temples. offers many enticing amenities to its guests. As the sun sets, listen to the sounds of the Excursion: Kanchanaburi. Board a boat at captivated by Thai culture and arts. With a 28 travelers. Day Two Stroll through the garden, unwind at the spa, forest as you relax in the open-air Observation River Kwai Bridge station. As you float down This afternoon, check in to the Mandarin charismatic personality and a keen eye for color • Ride a tuk tuk through In Transit or swim a few laps in the outdoor swimming Car and sip a Shanghai Express while the the Kwai Yai River, learn about the Thailand- Oriental, Singapore. and design, Thompson introduced the world Bangkok and take a Cross the international date line. Burma railway from a local historian. Then, Day Ten b to Thailand’s silk industry and helped countless pool. There also is a fully equipped fitness cruise of the Chao Phraya pianist plays your old favorites in the piano bar. Day Three State cabin drive past the North Temple and Chinese Singapore | Bali, Indonesia villagers in the process. center. The hotel also is a showcase of Asian River to see Wat Arun and Filled with the sights and sounds of in Tampak Siring where the water from a Bangkok Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Over some 20 years, “the best known art; the collection features the works of Wat Pho, two of the city’s Southeast Asia, retire to your climate-controlled This morning, depart for the airport for a bubbling spring is believed to have healing A most impressive temples, Upon arrival, transfer to The Peninsula Pullman Cabin, paneled in cherry wood and elm Center and the Don Rak War Cemetery, where flight to Bali. Upon arrival, transfer to the foreigner in Bangkok” became an authority powers. The temple, built in 926, features regional artists. Enjoy everything from on Thai art, built a unique home that attracted and a floating market. Bangkok. burr, with large picture windows. Enjoy the 7,000 Allied soldiers who died while building Belmond Jimbaran, which overlooks one of two bathing pools where the Balinese hold cocktails to international cuisine at the the railway during World War II are buried. luminaries and ushered in new dyes to create • Experience the golden age Gather for a Welcome Reception at the privacy of your well-appointed en-suite bath- the island’s most beautiful beaches. purification ceremonies. Continue to the hotel’s five restaurants and two lounges. the brightly colored silks we see today. of travel on the Eastern & hotel this evening. room and fall asleep to the rhythm of the rails. Day Eight b | l | d The rest of the day is at leisure. Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal near mbrace Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Above:Wat Phra, The Silk King with CIA connections Oriental Express train, Day Four b | l Grand Palace, Eastern & Oriental Express | the village of Ubud to see the long-tailed Indonesia on this magical adventure, featuring from the 14th-18th centuries. Day Eleven b | l disappeared in the Malaysian jungle while and see the Thai and Bangkok Georgetown, Malaysia macaques who live in this rain forest and to Bangkok Continue to the Royal Bali vacationing with friends over Easter weekend Malaysian countryside as an indulgent train journey designed by Eastern & Oriental learn about this sacred area. Conclude with a BELMOND JIMBARAN, BALI Educational Focus: A History of Thailand. Elephant Kraal and visit a Thai dancer Excursion: Georgetown. Stroll the narrow you make your way from Excursion: Balinese Life. Spend the day in 1967. Despite extensive investigations, his visit to Ubud’s famous market, where you will Express. Begin in Bangkok and explore its exquisite Excursion: Vibrant Bangkok. Take a short sanctuary for endangered streets of colonial Georgetown, capital of disappearance remains a mystery. This luxurious resort overlooks one of Bali’s Bangkok to Singapore. Day Six b | l | d learning about daily life on the island of Bali. find batiks and other textiles, silver jewelry, temples, palaces, and shrines. Cruise down the River Kwai. boat ride to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Asian elephants, which Penang. See the Malay, Chinese and Indian Visit a local school to meet the students and beautiful beaches. Enjoy the privacy of your • Wander through the Bangkok | Eastern woodwork and other traditional crafts. Visit an elephant sanctuary in the ancient capital of Siam. Buddha Temple. Next, take a tuk tuk ride to Wat are a Thai national influences in this old trading port as you their teachers. Also, visit a traditional own cottage suite with a private garden and impressive ruins of & Oriental Express explore historic mosques, churches, temples, Local Flavor: Enjoy a lunch of Balinese Pho to see the reclining Buddha. This temple symbol. Tour this Balinese housing compound to observe Local Flavor: Take a Balinese coffee break. terrace. Venture out to the powder-soft sands Ayutthaya and visit an On the island of Bali, discover both Ubud, the leafy artistic Excursion: Bangkok’s cuisine in Ubud. also is considered the country’s first university. exceptional facility that bazaar and shops. This evening, sip a the local lifestyle and traditional activities. Enjoy coffee and tea prepared the local way elephant sanctuary. and spiritual enclave that has lured luminaries such Thonburi Klongs and the nightcap in the piano bar with friends on This evening, gather with your fellow travelers of the beach or take a dip in the infinity pool Local Flavor: Stop for a lunch of Thai cuisine promotes the humane Continue to the rice fields to learn about and try some typical snacks. Then at lunch, • Cruise the River Kwai to Jim Thompson House. the final evening aboard the elegant E&O. to bid farewell to Bali at a Farewell Dinner. built into the terraced landscape. The hotel see the historic bridge as Noel Coward and Margaret Mead, and the island’s at a restaurant in a century-old historic building. treatment and subak, an ancient irrigation system still in use savor Indonesian specialties during an Begin your day with a cruise Day Thirteen b has a spa, but you can also relax with an built by Allied troops. sugar-white beaches that beg you to bask in the sun. A feast conservation Day Nine b today. This cooperative system is more than a alfresco lunch by the rice fields. Day Five b | l of the famous Thonburi Eastern & Oriental Express | in-room massage or aromatic facial • Explore the lively city of of these international attention, as you explore the teak means to water fields. It is an extension of Day Twelve b | l | d This morning, transfer to the airport for the for the senses awaits you on this soul-stirring journey. Bangkok | Ayutthaya klongs. This canal network A treatment. Savor international cuisine at gentle giants, complexes that made up his antique-rich Singapore temple culture. If you wish, you can try your return flight to your gateway city. Singapore. Above: Ayutthaya forms a floating community, Bali Excursion: Ayutthaya. Take a leisurely newborns to Excursion: Singapore. Explore Singapore hand at planting or harvesting rice. If you one of two restaurants, and enjoy a drink • Discover both the lush where people live and work. home. Enjoy some free time to browse the Excursion: Spiritual Bali, Ubud Monkey Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may UNESCO cruise of the Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa-In, seniors. and see the skyscraping Marina Bay Sands choose, surrender your feet to a traditional and the sunset at the lounge. highlands and beautiful Then ponder the life and shop, which is filled with exquisite silk goods. Forest and a Traditional Market. Today, change. Many excursions in this program involve an the extravagant royal Summer Palace resort and Merlion Park. Drive through the Balinese foot massage, a relaxing experience. element of walking. beaches of Bali, one of the The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured are the historic city surrounded by manicured gardens, and the disappearance of Jim Thompson, the Local Flavor: Enjoy a Thai lunch at the head to the hills of Bali. The morning begins of Ayutthaya, Thailand; colonial Georgetown, Malaysia; and Civic District past the Padang, Cricket Club, Included meals indicated each day as world’s most idyllic islands. ruins of Ayutthaya, the grand capital of Siam mysterious American who brought Thai silk to Thompson Bar & Restaurant. with a visit to Pura Tirta Empul, a temple subak, the cultural landscape of Bali. B | L | D = Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner. Below: Bridge over River Kwai EAstErn&oriEntAl Right: Georgetown AccommodAtions “Life is so short we must move very slowly.” Lower right: Singapore THE PENINSULA BANGKOK ~ Thai proverb ExprEss Sitting on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, Board the green-and-gold carriages of the Eastern & Oriental Express, and experience the this W-shaped landmark is consistently rated golden age of travel as you wind through some one of the best hotels in the world by of the most exotic, untouched countryside on discriminating travelers. Tranquil, spacious guestrooms feature sensational views of earth. The sister train to Europe’s Venice-Simplon Left: Orient Express, the E&O offers an equally Bali river and city as well as indulgent touches luxurious experience complemented by an Below: like silk-clad finishes and marble baths unparalleled encounter with Southeast Asia’s Ubud market with televisions above the bathtub. Swim far-flung landscapes. Elegance and attention to in the three-tiered pool embraced by lush detail make riding the E&O an unforgettable landscaping or sneak away to the colonial This afternoon, board the opulent Eastern treat. Orchids and frangipani flowers perfume Thai Peninsula Spa for a chakra-balancing & Oriental Express. As the train departs the air. Stewards polish shoes and deliver freshly massage. baked croissants and delicately carved local Bangkok, watch the cityscape fade into a lush fruits at sunrise. rural tapestry. Feel like you are dining in one of the world’s Day Seven b | l | d the mystery of the top restaurants when you take your seat in one Eastern & Oriental Express | MANDARIN ORIENTAL, Kanchanaburi SINGAPORE PROGRAM Day One of the lavishly decorated dining cars. Enveloped American silk King Sip your morning coffee as the E&O departs Parliament House, Supreme Court, City Hall HIGHLIGHTS Depart your gateway city for Bangkok, in rosewood paneling, you will enjoy refined American architect Jim Thompson, who Mandarin Oriental, Singapore sits in Marina A from Wang Po along the wooden trestle and more. Explore Thian Hock Keng Temple. Thailand. service and gourmet meals prepared with the worked for U.S. intelligence during World War II, Bay just steps from the Esplanade. The hotel • Enjoy an exclusive Small Also known as the Temple of Holy Bliss, it is AProvided for AHI FlexAir passengers only. freshest ingredients. viaduct beside a towering cliff. settled in Bangkok after the war. He became Group journey limited to one of the city’s oldest temples. offers many enticing amenities to its guests. As the sun sets, listen to the sounds of the Excursion: Kanchanaburi. Board a boat at captivated by Thai culture and arts. With a 28 travelers. Day Two Stroll through the garden, unwind at the spa, forest as you relax in the open-air Observation River Kwai Bridge station. As you float down This afternoon, check in to the Mandarin charismatic personality and a keen eye for color • Ride a tuk tuk through In Transit or swim a few laps in the outdoor swimming Car and sip a Shanghai Express while the the Kwai Yai River, learn about the Thailand- Oriental, Singapore. and design, Thompson introduced the world Bangkok and take a Cross the international date line. Burma railway from a local historian. Then, Day Ten b to Thailand’s silk industry and helped countless pool. There also is a fully equipped fitness cruise of the Chao Phraya pianist plays your old favorites in the piano bar. Day Three State cabin drive past the North Temple and Chinese Singapore | Bali, Indonesia villagers in the process. center. The hotel also is a showcase of Asian River to see Wat Arun and Filled with the sights and sounds of in Tampak Siring where the water from a Bangkok Cemetery to the Thailand-Burma Railway Over some 20 years, “the best known art; the collection features the works of Wat Pho, two of the city’s Southeast Asia, retire to your climate-controlled This morning, depart for the airport for a bubbling spring is believed to have healing A most impressive temples, Upon arrival, transfer to The Peninsula Pullman Cabin, paneled in cherry wood and elm Center and the Don Rak War Cemetery, where flight to Bali. Upon arrival, transfer to the foreigner in Bangkok” became an authority powers. The temple, built in 926, features regional artists. Enjoy everything from on Thai art, built a unique home that attracted and a floating market. Bangkok. burr, with large picture windows. Enjoy the 7,000 Allied soldiers who died while building Belmond Jimbaran, which overlooks one of two bathing pools where the Balinese hold cocktails to international cuisine at the the railway during World War II are buried. luminaries and ushered in new dyes to create • Experience the golden age Gather for a Welcome Reception at the privacy of your well-appointed en-suite bath- the island’s most beautiful beaches. purification ceremonies. Continue to the hotel’s five restaurants and two lounges. the brightly colored silks we see today. of travel on the Eastern & hotel this evening. room and fall asleep to the rhythm of the rails. Day Eight b | l | d The rest of the day is at leisure. Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal near mbrace Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Above:Wat Phra, The Silk King with CIA connections Oriental Express train, Day Four b | l Grand Palace, Eastern & Oriental Express | the village of Ubud to see the long-tailed Indonesia on this magical adventure, featuring from the 14th-18th centuries. Day Eleven b | l disappeared in the Malaysian jungle while and see the Thai and Bangkok Georgetown, Malaysia macaques who live in this rain forest and to Bangkok Continue to the Royal Bali vacationing with friends over Easter weekend Malaysian countryside as an indulgent train journey designed by Eastern & Oriental learn about this sacred area. Conclude with a BELMOND JIMBARAN, BALI Educational Focus: A History of Thailand. Elephant Kraal and visit a Thai dancer Excursion: Georgetown. Stroll the narrow you make your way from Excursion: Balinese Life. Spend the day in 1967. Despite extensive investigations, his visit to Ubud’s famous market, where you will Express. Begin in Bangkok and explore its exquisite Excursion: Vibrant Bangkok. Take a short sanctuary for endangered streets of colonial Georgetown, capital of disappearance remains a mystery. This luxurious resort overlooks one of Bali’s Bangkok to Singapore. Day Six b | l | d learning about daily life on the island of Bali. find batiks and other textiles, silver jewelry, temples, palaces, and shrines. Cruise down the River Kwai. boat ride to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Asian elephants, which Penang. See the Malay, Chinese and Indian Visit a local school to meet the students and beautiful beaches. Enjoy the privacy of your • Wander through the Bangkok | Eastern woodwork and other traditional crafts. Visit an elephant sanctuary in the ancient capital of Siam. Buddha Temple. Next, take a tuk tuk ride to Wat are a Thai national influences in this old trading port as you their teachers. Also, visit a traditional own cottage suite with a private garden and impressive ruins of & Oriental Express explore historic mosques, churches, temples, Local Flavor: Enjoy a lunch of Balinese Pho to see the reclining Buddha. This temple symbol. Tour this Balinese housing compound to observe Local Flavor: Take a Balinese coffee break. terrace. Venture out to the powder-soft sands Ayutthaya and visit an On the island of Bali, discover both Ubud, the leafy artistic Excursion: Bangkok’s cuisine in Ubud. also is considered the country’s first university. exceptional facility that bazaar and shops. This evening, sip a the local lifestyle and traditional activities. Enjoy coffee and tea prepared the local way elephant sanctuary. and spiritual enclave that has lured luminaries such Thonburi Klongs and the nightcap in the piano bar with friends on This evening, gather with your fellow travelers of the beach or take a dip in the infinity pool Local Flavor: Stop for a lunch of Thai cuisine promotes the humane Continue to the rice fields to learn about and try some typical snacks. Then at lunch, • Cruise the River Kwai to Jim Thompson House. the final evening aboard the elegant E&O. to bid farewell to Bali at a Farewell Dinner. built into the terraced landscape. The hotel see the historic bridge as Noel Coward and Margaret Mead, and the island’s at a restaurant in a century-old historic building. treatment and subak, an ancient irrigation system still in use savor Indonesian specialties during an Begin your day with a cruise Day Thirteen b has a spa, but you can also relax with an built by Allied troops. sugar-white beaches that beg you to bask in the sun. A feast conservation Day Nine b today. This cooperative system is more than a alfresco lunch by the rice fields. Day Five b | l of the famous Thonburi Eastern & Oriental Express | in-room massage or aromatic facial • Explore the lively city of of these international attention, as you explore the teak means to water fields. It is an extension of Day Twelve b | l | d This morning, transfer to the airport for the for the senses awaits you on this soul-stirring journey. Bangkok | Ayutthaya klongs. This canal network A treatment. Savor international cuisine at gentle giants, complexes that made up his antique-rich Singapore temple culture. If you wish, you can try your return flight to your gateway city. Singapore. Above: Ayutthaya forms a floating community, Bali Excursion: Ayutthaya. Take a leisurely newborns to Excursion: Singapore. Explore Singapore hand at planting or harvesting rice. If you one of two restaurants, and enjoy a drink • Discover both the lush where people live and work. home. Enjoy some free time to browse the Excursion: Spiritual Bali, Ubud Monkey Note: Itinerary sequence and/or scheduled events may UNESCO cruise of the Chao Phraya River to Bang Pa-In, seniors. and see the skyscraping Marina Bay Sands choose, surrender your feet to a traditional and the sunset at the lounge. highlands and beautiful Then ponder the life and shop, which is filled with exquisite silk goods. Forest and a Traditional Market. Today, change. Many excursions in this program involve an the extravagant royal Summer Palace resort and Merlion Park. Drive through the Balinese foot massage, a relaxing experience. element of walking. beaches of Bali, one of the The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured are the historic city surrounded by manicured gardens, and the disappearance of Jim Thompson, the Local Flavor: Enjoy a Thai lunch at the head to the hills of Bali. The morning begins of Ayutthaya, Thailand; colonial Georgetown, Malaysia; and Civic District past the Padang, Cricket Club, Included meals indicated each day as world’s most idyllic islands. ruins of Ayutthaya, the grand capital of Siam mysterious American who brought Thai silk to Thompson Bar & Restaurant. with a visit to Pura Tirta Empul, a temple subak, the cultural landscape of Bali. B | L | D = Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner. Reserve your Bangkok to Bali trip today! 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